Patrick Yoghurtruck swerves out of the way as the new Honda Civic arrives

Shake the cobwebs from your hair and wipe the sleep from your eyes – for the 2009 Honda Civic has arrived.

The Body
The Civic is undoubtedly one Hondas’ best sell­ing global products and the latest boasts a cap­tivating, sportier look. The new model has rede­signed exterior styling, new front grille, striking front bumper design, new Smoked Chrome headlights, and octagonal rear lights to make it sportier. Inside, the sedan features a touch screen navigation system, the first of its kind in the compact car segment.

The Engines
The engine is both high performance and fuel efficient. The 2009 Civic offers drivers a choice of either a 1.8 liter (140 horsepower) or 2.0 liter (155 horsepower) i-VTEC engine that are gaso­hol E20-compatible, dynamic performance and low emissions.

The Interior
The new Honda Civic boasts an array of features designed to blend style with convenience. There is a touch screen navigation system. The DVD system assures entertainment on those long journeys. The self illuminating multiplex meters displayed close to the driving sight line allow the driver to access critical in­formation without taking his eyes off the road while driving. The audio remote control steering system al­lows the driver to access the in car entertainment sys­tems while keeping both hands on the steering wheel.

All occupants of this sporty little monster enjoy ample headroom, legroom, and elbow room due to advanced packaging that maximizes space. The space saving measures in the Civic include lowering the floor and shrinking the advanced suspension down to extremely compact dimensions.

Suspension
The Civics suspension provides an ideal balance between riding comfort and sporty handling by way of rigid body construction and optimized suspension geometry. The Civics acclaimed reactive link double wishbone rear suspension enhances riding comfort while an advanced MacPherson strut front suspension enhances a straight run stability at high speed. This in turn gives the steering a more responsive feel, and makes the car nimble around corners and when parking.

Safety and Security
There are number of new safety features to assure driver safety. The rear parking sensors enable the driver to detect the proximity of external objects when parking. The Vehicle Stability System on slip pery and uneven roads with anti lock braking system and electronic brake force distribution. Added to this are state of the art airbags in the front and side, headrests to help reduce neck injuries by reduc ing the impact on an occupants head.

Summary
The magnificently designed, high performance 2009 Civic is truly a sporty sedan that captivates the heart and mind. It is the ultimate combination of styling, luxury and technology that appeal to all senses and I must advise you that it would be difficult to resist getting out of the car once you have started its engine.